Ramell Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Lots of weathering and battle damage can make grey armour a lot more interesting. I'd throw my vote in for the IX as well. A Blood Angels force set during the Siege of Terra would be terrific, but I'd support you no matter what Legion you chose. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288141-help-me-choose-a-legion-again/page/2/#findComment-3623358 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn Eremon Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 I would throw in my support for the Feral Sixth, just to see your take on them. How you would make them better match your ideal of them. But otherwise, all for Blood for the Blood Angels. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288141-help-me-choose-a-legion-again/page/2/#findComment-3623369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 I never liked GWs space wolf minis because they never lived up to the potential of the artwork and my own imagination. Also grey is a damn boring colour. I can definitely agree with you there. I think most of the GW Wolves looked silly rather than awesome, and more than most space marine Chapters or Legions, the figures fall VERY short of the artwork. I do like the darker blue-grey color from the HH days though. It's much more appealing than that ghastly powder blue of the 40k time frame. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288141-help-me-choose-a-legion-again/page/2/#findComment-3623481 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandMagnus Posted March 16, 2014 Author Share Posted March 16, 2014 Okay, cool, I found 4 guides for sculpting hair, fur, tabards and runes/tooth necklaces. The process seems simple and this would help me with the SW. So right now its a tie between the VI and IX, though due to the complexity of doing a VI legion army the IX is still in the lead. Now its time for some brainstorming a coming up with a final conclusion. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288141-help-me-choose-a-legion-again/page/2/#findComment-3623535 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramell Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 I think you should make a test model for each Legion, see which one you like making more. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288141-help-me-choose-a-legion-again/page/2/#findComment-3623543 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 I think you should make a test model for each Legion, see which one you like making more. Good idea. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288141-help-me-choose-a-legion-again/page/2/#findComment-3623549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrannicide Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 I've said it before and I'll continue to say it until FW delivers… but when they finally tackle the VI Legion, it's gonna be so damn hard to resist starting a small band of the Vlka. Anaziel, I'll add another vote for the IX. They've got loads of potential and are still relatively uncommon around here. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288141-help-me-choose-a-legion-again/page/2/#findComment-3623552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Visitor13 Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Do the IX now, the VI when the Prospero book is out, and then come back to the IX when the Signus book is out. Not sure if Calth is before Signus or afterwards, but you will be able to start the XIII then if you want. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288141-help-me-choose-a-legion-again/page/2/#findComment-3623555 Share on other sites More sharing options...
depthcharge12 Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 I would say to even hold off a bit till after the next HH book because you might find that one of the other legions appealing..... It wouldn't be the first time it's happened to me :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288141-help-me-choose-a-legion-again/page/2/#findComment-3623560 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Depthcharge also makes a good point. Originally, I wanted to do White Scars for my HH army, but FW said they would in the last book, some years away, and I decided to look at the rules of the Legions in the first three books, and settled on Night Lords. You might wait for the third book, which is supposed to be out soon, and see what grabs you from what is available. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288141-help-me-choose-a-legion-again/page/2/#findComment-3623573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schultzhoffen Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Personally, I'd say the XIII th. The reason is that there are few Heresy Era Ultramarine armies around. There are, on the other hand, several SoH armies. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288141-help-me-choose-a-legion-again/page/2/#findComment-3623712 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vect Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 I would say Luna Wolves, there is plentiful model support and bits and bobs to stick on like shoulder guards etc... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288141-help-me-choose-a-legion-again/page/2/#findComment-3623720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandMagnus Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 Depthcharge also makes a good point. Originally, I wanted to do White Scars for my HH army, but FW said they would in the last book, some years away, and I decided to look at the rules of the Legions in the first three books, and settled on Night Lords. You might wait for the third book, which is supposed to be out soon, and see what grabs you from what is available. When will it be out? Because if its that soon then I will probably wait just to see what theyt have got. If I recall its supposed to be IF, AL, RG and IW, right? I think you should make a test model for each Legion, see which one you like making more. Good idea. I have some left over bits so I will se what to do. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288141-help-me-choose-a-legion-again/page/2/#findComment-3623890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 I think it's supposed to be out in the next month or two. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288141-help-me-choose-a-legion-again/page/2/#findComment-3623907 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balthamal Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Word on the grape vine is Vol III will drop either at the FW open day or at the HH weekender in may at the latest, they're pretty much FW's flagship events so be the perfect time to release something as big as this. Prospero is next after that but it's unlikely to be this year, more early 2015 if you can stand waiting that long to see what goodies the VI might get a hold of. I will however add my vote to the IX Legion since Blood Angels have always been a favourite army of mine. If you want to pick up information on the disposition of the Legion the only place I've found anything concrete is Fear to Tread which doesn't delve in too much tbh. I love the idea of bucket loads of assault squads, jetbikes and storm eagles though Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288141-help-me-choose-a-legion-again/page/2/#findComment-3623963 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandMagnus Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 Hmmm, if the 4 legions I think will be out in book III the only one that catches my attention is RG as an allied detachment. And considering it might be a year before the battle of Prospero comes out and my GS skills still need a lot of development I think I will wait with the VI and do it in due time. So, the winner is... IX legion, Blood Angels, Battle for Terra. Now its time to start brainstorming, but I think I would like to maybe make a diferent kind of BA army with more despoiler units that assault to kind of represent the fighting inside the Terran cities and the Imperial Palace where jump packs might be inconvenient and probably add an allied detachment of RG (yes, RG). The reason for this is they could represent survivors of Isstvan V who fled to Terra and fought as infiltrators, sabouters, assasins and scouts for the loyalist forces. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288141-help-me-choose-a-legion-again/page/2/#findComment-3624194 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindhamster Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Blood Angels were the correct choice brother! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288141-help-me-choose-a-legion-again/page/2/#findComment-3624204 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Brother 92 Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Well as I am space wolf in 40k I say go for it, heck maybe Wolves and Angels together :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288141-help-me-choose-a-legion-again/page/2/#findComment-3624334 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandMagnus Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 Well as I am space wolf in 40k I say go for it, heck maybe Wolves and Angels together If FW makes a good job doing the Vlka you can be damn sure I will be making a (small...) army. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288141-help-me-choose-a-legion-again/page/2/#findComment-3624380 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xwingt65 Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Isnt the 1st book on the next trio of FW HH books, about Blood Angels? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288141-help-me-choose-a-legion-again/page/2/#findComment-3624383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandMagnus Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 Isnt the 1st book on the next trio of FW HH books, about Blood Angels? Maybe. But considering that according to the timeline in HH book 2 the Battle for Prospero happened before Isstvan V I can only imagine that will be the theme of the 4th book. Anyways, what kind of power armour suits the BA best? I think I will go for MK II and III, although those MK IV assault squads are sweeeeet. And is it just me or do the power axes in the MK II / III sets look ridiculous? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288141-help-me-choose-a-legion-again/page/2/#findComment-3624459 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barabbas Sogalon Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Not only are they ridiculous, but also more fragile than chinese porcelain. I prefer the mk IV ones. As for armour, I've always liked mk II best so you get my support. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288141-help-me-choose-a-legion-again/page/2/#findComment-3624464 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandMagnus Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 The MK II heavy chainsword. Now that, that is a beauty. Ever since I saw it I knew I needed one, its such a BEAST of a weapon. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288141-help-me-choose-a-legion-again/page/2/#findComment-3624471 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barabbas Sogalon Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Yeah, and it would look really good on a Blood Angel with some fresh blood on it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288141-help-me-choose-a-legion-again/page/2/#findComment-3624472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostMalone Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Brother I'll fight by your side on the walls if the palace Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288141-help-me-choose-a-legion-again/page/2/#findComment-3624492 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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